links for 2007-04-01

unusually aggressive pre-litigation commentary from a Google lawyer; while i do not agree with his stance via the DMCA (i think its an awful piece of legislation), i like that Google is fighting against onerous copyright provisions here

They have to say they like the DMCA, since under standard copyright law they almost certainly don’t have a leg to stand on. Under the DMCA, they’ve at least got something (the ‘hosting’ safe harbor provision.)

fighting against is good to see. but isnt it best to get the law changed before you break it? copyright law is insane, of course. but thats why some people do useful things like establish the CreativeCommons to try and level some playing field. just wondering. i like luis’ info- i was wondering. Shouldnt Google throw money at the CC etc? Or would that make Lessig look like a shill?